Bright Angel Trail

Hiking Hard Grand Canyon, Arizona
Directions to trailhead
Distance12.55 km
Elevation gain809 m
Elevation loss2136 m
Estimated time3 h 20 min
Altitude maximum2088 m
Altitude minimum760 m
TypeOut & back
DifficultyHard
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About this trail

12.55 km loop hiking starting from Grand Canyon.

This hike includes 2 significant climbs. With a total elevation gain of 77 m across 277 m, with an average slope of 27.8%.

  • Climb 1 (at km 2.55 km): +31 m over 81 m, average slope 38.2%
  • Climb 2 (at km 11.30 km): +46 m over 196 m, average slope 23.5%
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